SE Electronics SE8 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic with Gold Sputtered Diaphragm
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Description
The sE8 is a hand-crafted small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with a gold-sputtered capsule for live and recording applications. Engineered for balanced, transparent, natural sound and detailed transient response, it handles quiet sources and loud drums alike.
Two switchable pre-attenuation pads (-10 / -20 dB) and selectable 80 / 160 Hz low-pass filters extend dynamic range and control low-end buildup. The all-metal chassis and gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector reject interference and ensure long-term signal reliability.
Features
- 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm
- Handcrafted, hand-tuned capsule
- Precision electrode design for linear, natural response
- Backplate design for smooth sound and consistent off-axis response
- Transformerless class-A circuitry with low noise and no integrated circuits
- Switchable -10 / -20 dB pads for close-miking loud sources
- Switchable 80 / 160 Hz low-pass filters
- All-metal chassis for efficient rejection of electrical interference
- Includes mic clip with thread adapter and windscreen
Specifications
- Capsule: Hand-crafted 1/2" true condenser
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
- Max SPL: 139 / 149 / 159 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB pad, 0.5% THD @ 1 kHz)
- Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A)
- Dynamic range: 126 / 136 / 146 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB pad)
- Signal to noise ratio: 81 dB
- Low-cut filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable
- Attenuation pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable
- Electrical impedance: 110 ohms
- Recommended load impedance: >1k ohms
- Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
- Power: 48V phantom power (P48 according to IEC 61938)
- Current consumption: 2.7 mA
- Diameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.)
- Length: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
- Weight: 141 g (4.97 oz.)
In the Box
- sE8 microphone
- Mic clip with thread adapter
- Windscreen